Stories that spark imagination and touch the heart.
Books for Dreamers.
Stories for Life.
Paula Hayes creates heartfelt stories filled with wonder, mystery, courage, and imagination — inspiring readers of all ages to believe in magic, friendship, and the beauty of life’s journey.
Meaningful Stories
Heartfelt adventures filled with imagination, mystery, and wonder.
Written with Love
Every story is carefully crafted to inspire young hearts and curious minds.
Imagination for Every Reader
Whimsical worlds and unforgettable characters for readers of all ages.
Magic in Everyday Life
Exploring friendship, courage, family, and the beauty hidden in ordinary moments.
MEET THE AUTHOR
Hi, I'm Paula Hayes
I write stories that speak to the heart.
Hello Word Nerds, Nettich Players, and Lovers of Strange Happenings,
I’m Paula Hayes — author of Lily in the Mirror and The Vexatious Haunting of Lily Griffin, supernatural historical mysteries filled with heart, humour, mystery, and a touch of magic.
I’m a writer, artist, crochet-loving “Nanna at heart,” and a passionate storyteller who loves blending magical realism with meaningful themes for young readers.
When I’m not writing, you’ll usually find me surrounded by books, paint, cake, children, messy creativity, and a few mischievous pets.
Through my stories and blog, I share my love of imagination, Australian history, vintage treasures, and all things wonderfully quirky.
Join me on this magical adventure as we explore the heart of the things that truly matter.
Stories Filled With Magic, Mystery. & Heart
Step into the imaginative world of Paula Hayes — where ghosts whisper, mirrors hide secrets, friendships grow stronger, and every story carries a little magic within its pages.
Stories Filled
With Wonder
Step into magical adventures, heartfelt mysteries, and unforgettable journeys created by Paula Hayes.
Heart
A touching story where love, memory, mystery, and the unseen world intertwine.
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Lily Griffin
A whimsical supernatural mystery filled with ghosts, secrets, humour, and unforgettable adventures.
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Lily in the Mirror
A magical journey of courage, imagination, friendship, and self-discovery.
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Atlas Eyesenwinger and the Trouble from Beyond
Something strange is stirring, and a boy named Atlas is about to find out just how much trouble the world beyond can cause. This next adventure brings the same blend of mystery, humour, and heart readers have come to love, wrapped around a story about courage when the unexplainable comes knocking.
Expect creaking doors, unlikely friendships, and a touch of old-fashioned magic hiding in the most ordinary corners — the kind of story that lingers a little after the last page is turned.
Release details are being finalised, but you can be the first to know the moment it's ready to land on shelves.
A New Mystery Series
Early outlining stage
Picture Book Project
For the youngest dreamers
Lily Griffin Sequel
More mischief ahead
More Magic on the Way
The notebooks are filling up faster than the bookshelves. Between finishing touches on current releases, Paula is always quietly sketching out what comes next — new characters tapping on the window, new mysteries waiting for the right moment to be told.
Some ideas are little more than a single image or a strange "what if," others are well into the drafting stage, but every one of them carries the same promise: a story with heart, a sprinkle of mystery, and somewhere, a touch of magic.
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School Visits
Author talks & workshops
Book Week
CBCA celebrations
Judging Panels
Supporting new voices
Celebrating Children's Literature with the CBCA
Paula is a proud supporter of the Children's Book Council of Australia, an organisation close to her heart for the way it champions Australian stories and the kids who fall in love with them.
Throughout the year you'll find her at school visits and library sessions chatting with young readers about where ideas come from, taking part in Book Week celebrations, and lending a hand wherever the CBCA community needs an extra storyteller.
If you'd like Paula to visit your school, library, or event, or simply want to know where she'll be next, this is the place to keep an eye on.
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Insights
A collection of short reflections and articles exploring identity, leadership and personal clarity.